Chapter 4 Vocabulary

Question 1

General Purpose

Answer 1

the broad, overall goal
of a speech; to inform,
to persuade, to entertain, etc.

Question 2

Specific Purpose

Statement

Answer 2

an infinitive phrase
that builds upon the
speaker’s general purpose to clearly indicate
precisely what the goal
of a given speech is

Question 3

Central Idea

Statement

Answer 3

a statement that contains or summarizes a

speech’s main points